Sunday, October 2, 2016

WHS Staff News - Week of 10/3



Welcome to October!! 

 Busy week ahead of us with WHS taking part in Week of Respect. There are also a few items that need be taken care of so review the "To Do Items" listed below.   

 On Monday I will have two aspiring administrators from William Paterson University's Leadership Program shadowing me for the day.  We will be around the building and in and out of learning rooms all day.  

 Next Monday, October 10th is our first scheduled PD day. We will be working togther as a faculty in the Media Center. I will share more about the day later this week.  The PD will start at 1:20 and finish at 3:50 (Note the end time). Period 9 will end at 12:30 instead of 12:36 (This only applies to HS classes and there will be no bell). 

 Around the Building 
The new outdoor tables are almost all assembled and we are getting umbrellas for all of them. 

New 3D Printed #WarriorNation sign went up on Friday.  Big thank you to Ms. Hummel and Jenjira Townsend for the design.  

To Do Items 
Voicemail - The new phone system is up and running.  Mr. Vaccarino sent an email out last week with setup instructions.  Everyone needs to take five minutes and setup their voicemail. I posted the directions on The Answers (under the Technology box) as well.  

 Field Trips 2016 - 2017 School Year - Last call for field trip requests.  The October 17 BOE meeting will be the last meeting for field trips.  Get your forms in and add your trip to Field Trip Sheet.  

 Genesis Gradebook
Gentle reminder to keep your Gradebook up to date and follow our guidelines for inputting assignments.  
Important Dates 
This Wednesday's scheduled Learning and Collaboration Time in canceled. We will reschedule for 10/26 (Donna will update the calendar).  I am changing the date so we can have a followup get togther after our PD day of 10/10.  

Week of Respect Events (Assembly times and dates)

Monday, October 3:  World Day of Bullying Prevention - Students and staff will wear blue.

Tuesday, October 4:  Grades 9 & 10 will be attending a presentation by the Ganley Foundation in the Little Theater from 10:30 - 11:20 AM.  
This heartfelt and empowering presentation offers educational basics and insights into the world of youth depression and suicide through real life stories and expert input.  The shared perspectives of a mental health expert and suicide attempt survivor encourage a dialogue with the audience which carries forward their message about the importance of mental health, depression awareness, suicide prevention and how to obtain help.

Wednesday, October 5:  Grades 11 & 12 will be attending a presentation by Gian Paul Gonzalez in the Little Theater from 1:30 - 2:20 PM.  
Mr. Gonzalez has traveled across the nation as a motivational speaker for many corporate, athletic, government and educational institutions.  His message of being "All In" has reached people across the world.  Gian Paul earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and is founder of an organization called Hope and Future, which is dedicated to helping inner city youth.  Gian Paul is represented by A Vision in Motion Speakers Bureau.

Friday, October 7:  Students and staff district-wide will wear orange and jeans.

Recent Blog/Twitter Posts 
Week of Respect
Random Acts of Kindness
Pictures from Girls Fr Soccer Game 10/1/16






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